AWL Sublist 2 · Academic Word

appropriate

/əˈproʊpriət/ Syllables: ap·ˈpro·pri·ate

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Suitable or proper for a particular situation, purpose, or person.

Synonyms

suitable fitting proper

Antonyms

inappropriate unsuitable

Translations

appropriate in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

مناسب، ملائم

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

أن يكون الشيء صحيحًا ومناسبًا لموقف معين أو غرض معين أو شخص معين.

Easy Explanation

Appropriate means fitting for the context. Formal language is appropriate in academic writing. Casual language is appropriate between friends.

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Memory TipAppropriate contains 'proper' — appropriate behaviour is proper for the occasion.

Contextual Examples

Academic writing requires the use of appropriate formal language and register.

It is not always appropriate to use first-person pronouns in scientific papers.

The committee took appropriate measures to address the funding shortfall.

Word Families & Pronunciation